Houseperson - Hotel 55 Chicago

Coury Hospitality•Chicago, IL

About The Position

At Hotel 55 Chicago, we don’t just offer jobs—we cultivate careers in a vibrant environment that celebrates creativity, inclusivity, and hospitality at its finest. Located just steps from the Magnificent Mile, our boutique hotel is a cultural destination that seamlessly blends contemporary art, thoughtful service, and inspired design. With 297 stylish guest rooms and the locally beloved Lure Fishbar, Hotel 55 offers an experience unlike any other. Whether you’re welcoming guests, curating moments in public spaces, or elevating the dining experience, every role at Hotel 55 contributes to something unforgettable. If you’re passionate about art, hospitality, and making a difference—this is where your story begins. The hotel Houseperson position provides a variety of cleaning services and other related duties required to keep the hotel facilities in a clean and orderly condition.

Requirements

Organizational skills.
Ability to follow instructions accurately.
Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
Ability to maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
Ability to be well groomed, clean and neat.
Ability to work with a minimum of supervision; maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
Perform strenuous activities such as standing for extended periods (over 4 ours a day); walking (over 4 hours a day); stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, twisting (over 4 hours a day); and manipulating large and small objects.
Carrying or lifting 50 pounds
Repetitive tasks
Fast-paced work environment
Closed toe, non-canvas and non-skid soled shoes.

Nice To Haves

Desirable: fluency in English
Previous Housekeeping experience helpful.

Responsibilities

Clean and disinfect assigned areas. Dust furniture; vacuum carpeting, area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture; make beds and change sheets; sweep, mop and wash floors; pick up debris and empty trash containers. Spot cleans walls and doors as required. Tidies guest's personal belongings as required.
Restock linens, storage closets, cleaning supplies, and supplies needed for guestrooms and housekeeping carts on a daily basis
Use correct cleaning chemicals for designated surfaces, according to OSHA regulations and Company safety/sanitation requirements.
Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
Maintains cart and linen as needed in a safe and orderly fashion.
Report all maintenance problems for guest satisfaction.
Responsible for any keys assigned to them.
Responsible for turning in all lost and found articles to the Housekeeping Office to be logged.
Comply with all Company policies and procedures, including all safety and sanitation policies. Works in a safe manner when handling heavy loads or heavily soiled linen, including using PPE’s.
Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager.
Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
Understands the emergency procedures for the Housekeeping department and the entire Hotel.
May be required to work evenings, weekends, and/or overtime.
Additional tasks and responsibilities may be added or revised based on the volume of business and the need for the work to be completed at the present time.